New York A01501 prohibits requiring a court proceeding to qualify for rent arrears grants or ongoing rental assistance.
New York A01501 amends the social services law to prohibit requiring an individual to have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance. This change aims to ensure that applicants or recipients do not need to undergo a court process to access emergency assistance for rent arrears or public assistance for ongoing rental support. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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